Applications now being taken across the three programmes, which cater for all stages of an entrepreneur’s journey – from market potential to commercial upscaling – supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union.

From tackling food waste to advancing developments in protein diversification, EIT Food is passionate in supporting the next generation of agrifood startups helps to deliver real-life value for European citizens.

“To help build a future-fit food system that produces healthy and sustainable food for all, we need to create connections right across the food ecosystem, empowering entrepreneurs to develop

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A NEW shop specialising in food and products for Newport’s Asian community has opened its doors.

Asian Food is based at 12 Clarence Place, not far from Newport city centre, and sells (you guessed it) Asian food and groceries.

Following a refurbishment of the building – with shelves and fittings installed inside and signage introduced to the exterior – the store officially opened its doors on Sunday, January 15.

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Staff member Achini De Silva said:

“People have enjoyed coming here for Asian food.

“We have some rare items; lots of people are looking for this.”

What’s at Asian Food?

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North Carolina is the land of the biscuit, but a new breakfast item is slowly infiltrating the region: the breakfast taco.

Driving the news: Once just a dietary staple of Texas, you can now find breakfast tacos in both Raleigh and Durham — a development sure to make our many Austin transplants happy.

In Durham, Lady Bird Tacos recently opened a food cart in front of the Remedy Room bar at 347 W. Main St.

  • The cart is the brainchild of Rob Montemayor, a Texas native and a co-owner of the adjacent Remedy Room and Rubies on
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Trevor Andrew, aka GucciGhost (left), and Dave Driscoll of Underground Snax - COURTESY OF JESSE LYNN DAWSON

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  • Trevor Andrew, aka GucciGhost (left), and Dave Driscoll of Underground Snax
Snack fiends, rejoice! Underground Snax, a new shop selling rare candy, chips, drinks and other treats, will host its grand opening in the former Bento space at 197 College Street on Saturday, December 3.

The shelves are stocked with more than 340 products, including Japanese Kit Kats and Hi-Chews, ketchup-flavored Lay’s chips from Canada, Mystery Oreos from Thailand and

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New South Austin dining and drinking destination Golden Hour opened earlier in November at 7731 Menchaca Road, Suite 100. Co-owners Barclay Stratton and Evan Dunivan sought to open a nice cafe and wine bar for South Austinites, similar in style to European cafes in terms of food, wines, space, and easy service styles. This means tons of bites, dishes, and natural wines served in a beautifully airy space with tons of natural light.

Under Stratton, who is the chef, food-wise, this means a morning menu of pastries such as sweet and savory croissants, and an all-day menu with snacking items

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New HL Supermarket opened for its inaugural weekend just days before Thanksgiving. The sprawling grocery store at 2380 Hylan Blvd. features an inventory of produce, fish, meat, sundries and items particular to Chinese cooking.

New HL Supermarket

The entry and exit point of the market. (Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri)

Shoppers packed aisles of the store, former home to the Excelsior Grand and Shalimar catering halls. The building now has its entrance facing what used to be its rear with a parking lot abutting New Dorp High School. A former grand entrance to the facility is now a parking lot

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